CHALLENGE 58

Having found myself and my artwork in a sluggish state, I was recently inspired to join with a group of artists who are challenging themselves towards progress and perseverance. It has been a tough time for many these past few years, and discouragement seems to be crouching around the corners of our home. To counteract the fallout, I am pursuing the following daily goals for 58 days. As I am spinning toward my 58th birthday, it seemed a fitting number to choose.
Goal #1 Write a thank you note to someone who deserves gratitude. This goal should be a win-win. Who doesn't like receiving a hand-written note in the mail these days? Personally this small "discipline" will open my eyes to God's many blessings bestowed on me, instead of focusing on the trials through which we are walking.
Goal #2 Paint a new painting. Each painting will be priced at $58 affording everyone the chance to have original art in his or her home. $5.80 from each sold painting will go to our church's Elders' Fund which gives 100% of its collections directly to local folks who are trying to put food on the table and pay rent/mortgage fees.
Would you please let me know what you are inspired to do this summer? I would be grateful to be updated on your progress.
To learn more about my inspiration, please visit my friend's blog: kimberlyconraddailypaintings.blogspot.com

Continuing On

Now that CHALLENGE 58 is finished, I've thought about what to do next. I love the daily posting and the daily thank-you notes, so my plan is to continue both indefinitely. Both practices enrich my day and help me be more grateful - for being able to do art and for all the ways people give to me something everyday. Thank you for continuing to view my art. I realize it's eclectic and the prices will vary widely depending on materials, time, and my subjective judgment of value. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of light; thank You, Father, for the gift of art in its innumerable forms. We need the beauty and thoughtfulness of Brahms and It's A Wonderful Life and To Kill A Mockingbird and Chagall.